Front Crankshaft Oil Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B3000 and 2001 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner duct hose. Remove left-handed nut retaining fan clutch. Remove cooling fan assembly and fan shroud. Remove accessory drive belt. Remove crankshaft pulley. Using Crankshaft Damper Remover (T58P-6316-D), remove crankshaft damper. Pry seal out carefully to avoid damaging sealing surface.